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East Seaham NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for East Seaham, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of East Seaham NSW is 353 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in East Seaham is $896 per week ($46,592 per year). Median rent in East Seaham is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). East Seaham has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. East Seaham has a population density of 9.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Seaham is $2,167.

There were 2 recorded offences in East Seaham in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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East Seaham Population

residents (Census 2021)

East Seaham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$896/wk

$46,592 per year

#2182 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

East Seaham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (180) Female 48.4% (169)

Population Density

9.4

people per km²

353 people · 37.7 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,307

Family income/wk

East Seaham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Seaham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

47.4% 45 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.6% 50 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

East Seaham Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

East Seaham Religion

No Religion

48.5%

Anglican

17.7%

Catholic

17.1%

Not stated

6.6%

Baptist

3.0%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

East Seaham Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

East Seaham Employment

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Employed full-time

43.2% 108 people

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Employed part-time

25.2% 63 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

28.0% 70 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

East Seaham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.8%

Bachelor Degree

17.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.7%

Certificate I/II

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

East Seaham Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.3%

Professionals

17.3%

Managers

15.0%

Community & Personal Service

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Labourers

9.0%

Sales Workers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

East Seaham Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Management & Commerce

20.0%

Health

16.7%

Architecture & Building

11.7%

Society & Culture

10.0%

Education

6.7%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

East Seaham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

East Seaham Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

4.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

East Seaham Marital Status

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Married

54.4% 160

↔️

Separated

3.4% 10

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Divorced

9.5% 28

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Widowed

4.4% 13

👤

Never married

28.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

East Seaham Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

32.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.0%

Scottish

5.7%

Other

4.4%

Irish

4.0%

German

3.5%

Polish

1.5%

Dutch

1.3%

Russian

1.1%

French

0.9%

Greek

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

East Seaham School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.0%

Secondary — Government

30.7%

Secondary — Catholic

12.0%

Vocational Education

12.0%

Pre-school

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

East Seaham Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 22

✅

No need for assistance

96.7% 641

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

East Seaham Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.0% 55

—

Not a volunteer

79.0% 207

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

East Seaham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

6.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.2%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

East Seaham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

17.3%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

East Seaham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.4%

2 vehicles

38.1%

3 vehicles

21.0%

4+ vehicles

29.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

East Seaham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.8%

3 bedrooms

37.1%

4 bedrooms

36.2%

5 bedrooms

15.2%

6+ bedrooms

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

East Seaham Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

31.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

East Seaham Indigenous Population

8.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

615

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

East Seaham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

East Seaham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.8%

$650-$799/wk

11.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

East Seaham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.9%

Couple — no children

28.7%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — children under 15

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

East Seaham Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.3% 9

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Never served

96.7% 264

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

East Seaham Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 35

—

Did not provide

86.9% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

East Seaham Children Ever Born

No children

22.9%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

38.5%

3 children

28.4%

4 children

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

East Seaham When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

East Seaham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

33.6%

15–29 hours

19.0%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

East Seaham Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

32.2%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

20.9%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

East Seaham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

303

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

East Seaham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.3%

Step family — no other children

17.8%

Blended family — no other children

8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

East Seaham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

East Seaham Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in East Seaham

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,850/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Income: $746/wk Rent: $270/wk Save: $130/wk

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Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $100/wk

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Income: $867/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $725/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $839/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $729/wk Rent: $370/wk Save: $30/wk

East Seaham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Canoelands

Pop: 177 Income: $809/wk Rent: $440/wk

Collie (NSW)

Pop: 177 Income: $768/wk Rent: $150/wk

Marshall Mount

Pop: 177 Income: $840/wk Rent: $375/wk

Wadeville

Pop: 177 Income: $408/wk Rent: $175/wk

Blackmans Point

Pop: 178 Income: $580/wk Rent: $260/wk

Elands

Pop: 178 Income: $469/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Seaham

What is the population of East Seaham NSW?

The population of East Seaham NSW is 353 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.4 people per km².East Seaham is ranked #5,663 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in East Seaham?

The median personal income in East Seaham NSW is $896 per week, or $46,592 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,307 per week.East Seaham is ranked #2,182 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in East Seaham?

Median rent in East Seaham NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.East Seaham ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in East Seaham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in East Seaham NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in East Seaham?

The median age in East Seaham NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is East Seaham a good suburb to live in?

East Seaham is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 353.The median income is $896/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11365. All dollar figures in AUD.